2. The colour
scheme indicates
the genre of
mag. So, for this
mag the dark
colours indicate
a heavy genre.
Large, main cover line
relating to cover
photo. Different font
than the masthead.
Usually located in the
middle of the cover
photo in a bold font.
Incentives of what
is on the inside of
the mag. These
usually show a
small section of a
larger image so
that the reader
buys the
magazine to get
the full image.
Preview of the
content within the
feature articles.
These are located at
the bottom of the
magazine as another
incentive.
KERRANG!
Masthead has a
different font to the
rest of the front
cover. It is usually
located at the top of
the page in a colour
and font aimed to
make it stand out.
Large cover
photo with the
frontman of the
band in front.
The band or
artist is usually
looking directly at
the camera to
attract attention
and make the
reader feel
engaged.
Another main feature
article. These are
usually shown with a
related picture to
attract more
attention.
Barcodes, Issue
no., Issue date and
price. Usually
located in the bottom
right hand corner of
the magazine front
cover as shown.
3. Large
masthead in a
different colour
therefore it
stands out
from the rest of
the page. It is
positioned at
the top or top
left of the
cover and has
a different
font/colour.
Issue date and
price. There are
also often
featured with the
barcode.
Show reviews
are regular
content and
are often
advertised on
the front cover.
Feature
articles are
shown. These
are usually
shown at the
bottom of the
magazine and
are an
incentive to
buy the
magazine.
Festival guide
as an incentive.
Placed at the
top of the
magazine so it
is one of the
first things
seen.
Competitions are
advertised on the
front cover. As
an incentive to
buy the mag.
Large cover image
relating to the main
feature article.
Usually the cover
model or band
makes eye contact
with the
reader, however this
cover is a live photo
from a gig.
The most
prominent cover
line which relates
to the cover
image. This is
made to stand out
from the rest of
the mag.
Barcode is
usually In the
bottom right
corner.
4. The masthead
is covered up
by the cover
photo. It is
positioned at
the top of the
magazine in a
font and colour
and size to
stand out.
Special edition
feature articles.
These are shown
in an obvious
place to
emphasise the
special issue.
Band
comebac
k feature
article.
Feature
articles
advertise
d.
Dark colour
scheme
relates to
genre of mag.
Which is
heavy metal.
DECIBEL
Special issues.
This shows that
this issue if a oneoff and is usually
made very
apparent.
Mag website. This is
often shown in a
small font at the top
of the magazine
under the masthead.
Incentives to
subscribe to the mag
in a puff. This makes
it more obvious.
The cover photo is
relating to the special
edition and the band.
The cover model is
making eye contact
with the reader which
makes it more
engaging.
Barcode, issue
no. and price.
This is usually in
the bottom right
of the cover so it
is not distracting.
